Author of Shadows

Description

Author of Shadows is a five-mana black creature from the 2021 Commander set of Magic: The Gathering. Designed by Alex Brock, this rare card is categorized as a Shade Warlock with a power and toughness of three over three. Its primary appeal lies in its potent graveyard interaction and spellcasting flexibility, making it a versatile inclusion for mono-black decks. The card’s unique ability triggers when it enters the battlefield, exiling all opponents' graveyards. From the cards exiled this way, you choose one nonland card to cast. The most significant advantage is that you may spend mana as though it were mana of any color to cast that spell. This mechanic allows for unexpected value, enabling the casting of multicolored or colorless spells using only black mana sources. As collectors explore the Commander product line, Author of Shadows stands out for its ability to disrupt opponents while generating immense card advantage. Whether you are building a competitive deck or collecting rare cards for their artistic and mechanical design, Author of Shadows provides a compelling option. The card’s ability to adapt to various spell types makes it a favorite among players who enjoy strategic graveyard manipulation and flexible mana usage. Collectors appreciate the detailed illustration and the strategic depth this card brings to the game. Its inclusion in the Commander set highlights the product's focus on powerful, singleton-friendly cards that encourage creative deck building. For those interested in the history of Magic: The Gathering releases, Author of Shadows represents a significant contribution to the black color pie, offering both disruption and utility in a single card.